Neutral Saturday using Star Crushed Minerals shadows

Here's my neutral Saturday using Star Crushed Minerals eye shadow and a mix of local and overseas makeup brands. 
Face: 
- Oriflame Giordano foundation 
- Inez compact powder 
- NYX blusher and bronzer combo in Bora bora 

Eyes: 
- Urban Decay Primer Potion 
- Mac Paint pots in bare study 
- Eye shadows from Star Crushed Minerals : 
golden peach on lids, bronzed beauty in outer corner and crease, earthy gold in crease for definition. 
- Max Factor Kohl pencil in black for upper and lower lash line 
- PAC mascara in black 
- Meow Cosmetics brow beater in black for my brows 

EOTD: StarCrushed Minerals golden olive and deep cranberry

Good morning! Today's EOTD
I took these pictures using my Blackberry

What I used:

EOTD: Thanksgiving theme and date with nephew

Hello!
I'm going with my niece and nephew to a cultural show held by South Korea Embassy called TAL World Tour, Extreme Taekwondo Performance.

This is what I'm wearing today.

Star Crushed Minerals review

After using the products (foundation, blush on, eye primer, and eye shadow), here's my thought and review about Star Crushed Minerals.

A. Customer Service
Very good!
Prompt response on my inquiries

B. Shipment
Order made on July 16, 2013.
Package arrived at home on August 24, 2013. 
Usually I receive overseas package within 14 days, but this took longer time. When I messaged Edie on August 18, 2013 to let her know that I haven't received it and asked about racking number, she told me that tracking number is not available due to high cost. She actually covered USD 7.50 out of total shiping cost USD 14 while I only paid the cost USD 6.50.
This was so "generous" of her! Awesome! I was surprised because with the discounted price she gave me, I don't know whether she made profit or not.

Face of the day using Star Crushed Minerals

This is the look I created using my Star Crushed Minerals products.

Face of the day using Star Crushed Minerals products

Eyes using Star Crushed Minerals shadows

FACE
1) Foundation: Honey
2) Contour: Warm natural foundation
3) Blush: Mauve-o-lous

Star Crushed Minerals haul

On July 7, 2013 I received a message from Edie, the owner of Star Crushed Minerals, at Etsy.Com. She said that she'd like to invite me to her grand opening sale. She gave me 25% discount beyond her sale price! Wowww, that was a very good deal!

I didn't know how she found my Etsy profile, but I was glad.... I replied to make confirmation about the discount and also asked about her foundation shades. 

I also contacted her on her Facebook page because I wasn't hearing anything from her. She then answered one week after that, and we had close communication ever since.

I make use the discount by buying many eye shadow samples, lol.

Eid Look 2011

This was my Eid Look yesterday. I used eye shadows from High Voltage Cosmetics.

My Lucy Minerals order

There were two of my online cosmetic shop customers who mentioned about Lucy Minerals (http://lucyminerals.com/), and they asked me whether I've tried the products....

Well, after visiting the website, I was kinda attempted. She provides oil control products. Then I decided to order some samples to try.

What did I purchase?

Lucy Minerals order

1. Oil Control Foundation with Calcium Carbonate
I bought sample size in Bisque, Light Medium, Shell Beige

The shades are the same as our Original Formula Lucy Minerals Foundation. This formula is blended with Calcium Carbonate to help control oily skin.

Ingredients~ zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, mica, magnesium stearate, calcium carbonate, iron oxides, allantoin, Apple Poly® polyphenols,trans-resveratrol, green coffee bean extract, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate

 

2. Oil Control Foundation with Silica

I bought sample size in Soft Beige, Medium
The shades are the same as our Original Formula Lucy Minerals Foundation. This formula is blended with Silica to help control oily skin.

Ingredients~ zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, mica, magnesium stearate, silica dioxide, iron oxides, allantoin, Apple Poly® polyphenols, trans-resveratrol, green coffee bean extract, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate.

3. Oil Control Finishing Powder with Calcium Carbonate

I bought sample size
This Oil Control Finishing Powder contains Calcium Carbonate to absorb excess oil. Great for oily skin. Can be used over or under Lucy Minerals Foundation.

Ingredients~ mica, rice powder, calcium carbonate, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, magnesium stearate, iron oxides, allantoin, Apple Poly® polyphenols, trans-resveratrol, green coffee bean extract, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate

 4. Oil Control Finishing Powder with Silica
I bought sample size

An Oil Control Finishing Powder has Silica added to control oily skin.
Can be used over or under Lucy Minerals Foundation.
Ingredients~ mica, rice powder,silica dioxide, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, magnesium stearate, iron oxides, allantoin, Apple Poly® polyphenols, trans-resveratrol, green coffee bean extract,magnesium ascorbyl phosphate

Oil Control Finishing Powder

5. Mineral Blush
I bought sample size:
- Hyacinth: A cool pink with some sparkle. It is sheer and gives a nice "pop" of color to the cheeks
- Healthy: Makes you look like you've been getting some sunshine and fresh air. Minimal shimmer
- Matte Apricot: A soft apricot shade with no shimmer 

Lucy's mineral blush try it size

Free Items:
a. Ambrosia Multi-tasking Serum, Sample Size
Contains Jojoba Oil, Camellia Seed Oil (18%), Argan Oil (9%), Watermelon Seed Oil (9%), Meadowfoam Seed Oil (9%), Cranberry Seed Oil, Raspberry Seed Oil, and just a touch of an essential oil blend of Lavender, Rose Geranium, and Yuzu\
What is it for: to help to rejuvenate your skin, hair, and nails.

Lucy's Ambrosia Multi-tasking serum

b. Eye shadow, in Lavender
Description: A shimmering lavender shade

Meow's Reindeer Collection

Reindeer Collection was out before celebration of Christmas...
Along with Reindeer collection samples, I also ordered Flawless Feline Foundation (2-Frisky Shpynx Muchkin size).I picked wrong color for this chance :(
When I apply, my face looked ashy.


I had Pampered Puss Foundation in 1-Sleek Sphynx, though!                                                      b

My MEOW foundation

With flash

  





My Eid Adha look using Hi Fi Cosmetics

I forgot I have this new green dress tailored long time ago. So on Eid Adha, I decided to wear it for the first time. This dress is combined with yellow color and lots of colors decorating the fabric.
Using eye colors I just bought from HiFi Cosmetics, I dare myself to use bright intense color in the 1st anniversary eye collection.
I'm loving 'em!
Also, to apply the eye color, I realized I can't swipe because the color will go dull, but if I pat, the color appears intensed.

Finished look :) with flash

The eyes

my new glasses

Stuffs I was using.:
EYES
The bright colors is from HiFi's 1st anniversary collection:
Contradiction - bright teal aqua color
Suicide Tree - like x-mas tree green color

Cheek:
concentrated gel blush "get it on" -  a cool mauve

Lips:
Revlon Colorbust Lipstick 005 (Mauve)

Aromaleigh opens for International orders!

I have decided to forget about getting stuffs from Aromaleigh on closing sale sometime after Kristen announced no International orders on July 2010.
But heyyyyy...... Yesterday I saw her tweet, telling us that it's open again.... Woo Hoo....

Here's the news on http://blog.aromaleigh.com/blog/2010/10/international-aromaleigh-customers-special-chance-to-order.html

"I've got a special announcement for established international customers- I feel very badly about how all the international shipping stuff happened.

I can make an exception to the policy if you're already a customer, and if you agree to work the transaction/order out with me not being responsible for refunds or replacements in case of loss or damage. I can only do this by shipping via International Priority Mail with tracking, which is trackable and I can insure, because it requires a signature for delivery (our previous setup was First Class Mail (not trackable, no signature) and Priority Mail Flat Rate (not trackable, no signature).

Please contact me via aromaleigh at me dot com  (remove spaces and replace at with
@ and dot with a . ) if you'd like to do this, with a list of items you want to order that are in stock, Vault or Site. Thanks!"


Once I receive your list, I will see what's in stock, offer you a chance to choose alternates if not everything is available (it's great if you can provide a list of alternates when you email in case this occurs)... and get back to you with a shipping quote.

You can order items listed in the Vault or on the regular site... please note that it may take me a few days to get back with you, and these orders are shipping a little slower than orders through the automated systems, which are still set up only to accept domestic orders.

I look forward to hearing from you and providing International Customers with this opportunity to get in their last orders, as there has been requests for the Cosmic Farewell collections...

Sincerely,
Kristen


I know what I wanted. When I was making the list, I then changed it because I need to be precautious on spending my money. Final list is here:

Nocturne Overnight Mineral Treatment
Gothic Lolita Rouge in Rococo
Rocks! Sonic Rouge in breathless
Illuminating Perle Powder, mini, in Incandesce
sample sets of the WONDERSTRUCK eye collection
sample sets of the MYTHOS eye collection
sample sets of the SPELLS! eye collectionI wish I can buy all full sets of Aromaleigh's newest eye collections ......
This woman is realy fabulous! Even when she's near to closing the store, she managed to create three gorgeous eye collections! Read the story here. They are prrrretty...... I want them all...........
Don't forget, the official closing of the store is November 15, 2010. Hurry up and shop.

I look forward to hearing from Kristen about the stock :)

Reunion Lunch and Meow's Halloween Collection

I attended a lunch, which was a reunion for Jakarta's former Tae Kwon Do athletes. My niece asked whether she could come, so I brought her. I thanked my friend, Juana Wangsa Putri, who was a world champion (can you believe that??) and compete in 2004 Olympic Games in Greece, for including me in the invitation list.
It's been a long time since I met my Tae Kwon Do friends.
I picked my new dress I bought from online shop in Facebook. I love the dress!
I decided to wear dramatic eye look, smokey eyes using Meow's Halloween Collection as Halloween was coming (no relations what so ever,  lol)

Eye color

Complete make up stuffs used today

With Juana and her daughter

eyes, with flash

eyes, no flash

Finished look

With Chief of Jakarta Tae Kwon Do Committee

FOTD and EOTD with Meow's guilty and simple pleasure collection

Last Sunday (Oct 3), we had big family gathering. I decided to wear that collection with my new Batik blouse from my sister.
I decided to wear Meow's Guilty and Simple pleasure collection which I received before Eid.
All make up was using Meow's cosmectics

Face:
After I prepared with toner and moisturizer, I used

• Meow's Premiere Puss Primer for Combination skin
• Purrfect Puss Foundation in Frisky Sphinx
• Equilibrium Balancing Powder

Cheeks:

Rain Forrest blush - heliconia

In the morning

Morning with my niece and nephew, lovely kids
Haven't put on my lipstick though

Eyes: (prepared with primer and base)
Simple pleasure - Sale!
Simple pleasure - Comfort Food
Simple pleasure - Purpose
Guilty pleasure - Chocolate truffle
Revlon Double Twist Waterproof Mascara - Blackened Brown
Yves Rocher perfect eye-liner Parfait 01

Taken outdoor

Nice eyes :)

Simple Pleasure, Guilty Pleasure, and Rain Forrest Collection from MEOW

My order from Meow Cosmetics has arrived !
It consists of several colors from Simple Pleasure, Guilty Pleasure, and Rain Forrest eyeshadow collection.
I wanted to buy all colors, but I must save. So I chose colors which attracted me.
Here they are:
1. Simple Pleasure
Color range in this collection is a bit soft and pastelly.

Top row, L-R: Purpose, Sale! Cuddles, Karaoke, Barefoot
Bottom row, L-R: Making love, Thunderstorm, Cookie Dough, Rainy Day

2. Guilty Pleasure
On the other hand, colors in this range are bold!
You can play up your colors with Simple and Guilty Pleasure :)

Top row: Those heels, Chocolate truffle
Bottom row: Sick Days, Illegal in 50 States

3. Rain Forrest eye shadow and blush
Colors in this collection represent things in the rain forrest: Poison dart frog, Toucan, Monsoon, Mantis, Torch, etc, so cool......




Top row, L-R: Poison dart frog, Toucan, Monsoon, Mantis, Torch
Bottowm row, L-R: Jambu fruit dove, Boa, Bromeliad, Heliconia sample blush, Forest flame blush



Bromeliad, Heliconia sample blush, Forest flame blush

And..... these are free stuffs, Feliner.

Swatch will follow soon.... Ciao....

Edited:
Looks using these collections

Shocking news: Aromaleigh is closing!

My heart is broken!!!

Since I've been travelling a lot these days, I have less time online and reading updates from friends and make up artists I'm following on Twitter and Facebook.
Miss K of Aromaleigh has been very active in social networks, and somehow I cannot find her updated and her account in Twitter anymore.
I also searched Aromaleigh's fan page account but not able to find it. I was wondering where she's gone.
Then I decided to go to Aromaleigh's website and found the news (dated June 17, 2010)




Aromaleigh News, June 17th 2010

Today we have a general overall update. I'm sure that many of you are curious about the many changes going on here at Aromaleigh.

Some details...

1. We are not closing, but have discontinued all "social networking" sites other than Twitter. You can follow the announcement Twitter account at http://www.twitter.com/aromaleigh

2. The Aromaleigh Fan Forum has been closed. The forum will disappear at the end of it's billing cycle. All users have been suspended to prevent the receipt of forum subscription emails (which has been confusing for many users and we could not get the system to discontinue sending them, or to totally shut down the forum visually).

3. Aromaleigh Mineral Foundations have been discontinued and there are no immediate plans to offer a replacement product. The foundations were discontinued for many reasons, the main one being that Aromaleigh is going through a time of change, restructuring and regrouping. We are simplifying, changing, improving and streamlining many product lines.

4. Order processing turn-around-time (TAT) has increased and is now 3-7 business days. All orders will ship faster when possible, however, at this time, Aromaleigh is taking life at a somewhat slower pace...

5. Third party items, such as brushes, Gel liners, Creme shadows, Concealers, etc.. we are not going to be stocking these again until Fall, and at that time, we will be condensing the offerings to provide the key necessities as opposed to carrying every color available. These items are currently on sale and inventory is in flux as the items sell out and are removed from the site.

6. Coupons have been simplified to include the New Customer offer and the Free Shipping offer. 25% off bi-weekly sales remain unchanged. We will be offering more code coupons and surprise sale items.

7. Several new Limited Edition eye collections are on the horizon.



8. Our Yahoo merchant ratings page is now gone, as Yahoo and Pricegrabber merged. We need to form an account to retrieve the lost post-transaction, third party reviews. We are also looking into a 3rd party post-transaction rating service for you to rate your Aromaleigh experience, other than Yahoo ratings.

9. The rewards program points for product review feature has been discontinued. Aromaleigh will be moving to a new ecommerce platform within the next 3-4 months, and the new platform does not support points for reviews, so at this time we have decided to discontinue this portion.

10. Kristen (aka Miss K) will not be personally responding to correspondence any longer. If you send emails or messages through to her, she will receive them, but she is not able at this time to reply. She does truly appreciate your messages! She misses blogging, and being there are Aromaleigh's spokeswoman to personally connect with all of you.
This is an aspect of Aromaleigh that so many have enjoyed and loved. It was one of the things that made us more than "just another company". Regretfully, being in the forefront for over a decade has created many issues, and Kristen made the decision to withdraw direct involvement not only because she is going through a very painful/personal time, but also because "putting herself out there" has put her under a microscope. She is using this break to get back to the roots of why she started Aromaleigh in the first place... and to remind everyone that it's about the products... and that at this time is what she will be focusing on.

11. Lastly, many customers want to know why all the changes? At this time, Kristen/Aromaleigh are going through a difficult time due to her divorce. Most of these changes have been made due to this time of transition and intense change/reflection. Kristen and Aromaleigh thank you for your understanding and support, but she also understands if you no longer support Aromaleigh because of these changes.

12. "Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." - Harriet Tubman

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I feel emphaty about her situation. Miss K is an active entrepreneur. Reaching out the customers with personal touch, but somehow I noticed a few people took the gesture in different way. It wasn't nice or positive at all!
I didn't know the details, though.

I finally found the new Aromaleigh's Twitter account and followed it.

Then..... I read the latest updates, dated June 28.

I was shocked! This is just one of impacts of having own business. Sometimes we need to put ourselves on top.
I feel you Miss K...... May God give you strength!

I will miss the nice lovely products.

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Aromaleigh News, June 28th, 2010... The End.

Aromaleigh bids you adieu...

We'd like to thank everyone for the last 12 years of support and repeat business... it's been an amazing ride, but it's time.

Some of the happiest times of the last decade+ have been receiving emails from ecstatic women whose lives and outlook had changed from something as simple as makeup...

Aromaleigh never started off being about making a quick buck. I started the company with a dream of independence and creating my unique, natural line of Aromatherapy products and fragrances. We grew slowly... one customer at a time, and soon customers were requesting natural cosmetics.

Our first cosmetic product was a tinted lipbalm called "Color Wash".... our Pure Powder, in 5 shades, followed soon after... and in the months that followed, frost and matte eyeshadows, and more...

I've given my heart and soul to this company, and the last 12 years of my life. But I am unable to continue, as I have to be honest... there's nothing left inside of me to give. And what I do have is reserved for the most important person in my life.

I can't and won't provide a detailed explanation for this decision... those who know me well know that this has been a decision that has torn me in two for several months. Nothing I say or don't say can matter at this point. All I will say is "You've won... I'm gone. You can stop now..."

It's makeup. It's supposed to be fun, and empowering and beautiful. But it's all become ugly. More ugly than I ever imagined.

I'll be offering the following "Goodbye" coupon for the next 2 weeks...

ADIEU35

35% off the entire store, not applicable to previously placed, shipped or received orders... Aromaleigh reserves the right to refuse any suspect or incomplete orders for any reason, Large international orders, as per our international terms, are subject to additional ship fees.

First come, first served for inventory... most inventory is not real-time, and sold out product will be updated daily. Being able to order a product does not guarantee stock. Please allow 7-10 business days (possibly more, depending on volume) for your order to be processed.

With a very heavy heart, I thank you all for this journey... and I also look forward to a future that is serene and blessed... for all of you, as well...

Sincerely and with a bunch of tears as I type this,

Kristen
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More links for your reading:

The Shades of You
Wintry Beauty
Robyn's Nest

What is happening with Earthen Glow Minerals?

It started when I wanted to order Earthen Glow Minerals liquid foundation when they were having a sale. When I wanted to pick my shade and placed the order, I found out the website was undergoing maintenance, so I sent an e-mail to them. I think it was on April 30, 2010.
Since I couldn't pick my shade, I opted to purchase:
- Vintage Cold Cream
- COLOR CORRECTION COMPLEXION WHEEL
- FOUNDATION AND CONCEALER WHEEL, Medium- Light Medium to Medium
- FLAWLESS SOFT MATTE FOCUS STICK FOUNDATION W/REFILLS samples

Lori replied my e-mail on May 6 and she said she would send a request to paypal for payment with an invoice for the items to my paypal account. I still received the 25%off discount.



May 7, 2010: Paid the goods through my Paypal and I sent an e-mail asking about shipment schedule.
I only received an automatic reply.

Hello, we thank you for contacting us and are working hard to give you quick and excellent service. Due to high volume we are processing the majority of orders 4-5 days of confirmation. We will answer your email as timely as possible and as always we thank you for your support.

The Earthen Glow Minerals Team

Then, I followed up again, I sent several e-mails to Sales at egminerals dot com asking about the shipment on June 4, June 14, and on June 17 I sent e-mail to e-mail address which requested my paypal payment. Still got no answers!

I raised a complaint to Paypal, hoping to reach the sales people. Turned out Paypal rejected my report. Aggghh...... I'm loosing my USD 35!

The website was still offline, and they put a message to contact Sales at egminerals dot com for support or help, but I haven't received any replies. A couple of days ago, the website seemed like totally gone! Internet explorer cannot display the page.

Can someone share me some info on what's happening to Earthen Glow Minerals???

Comment on Aromaleigh's En Pointe eye shadow collection

I don't remember when I purchased this sample, but it was before Miss K made this collection permanent, for sure. I haven't had a chance to try out the colors until maybe around 2 months ago.
For me, the colors in En Pointe collection very wearable for office work or if you do your daily activities. Yes, when you applied the color looks subtle but you have this unique pigments showing on your lids :)

Nowadays, I always bring this babies whenever I'm on my business trips.

The whole color samples of En Pointe Collection

What Miss K said about this collection:

"En Pointe"... a 2009 Limited Edition Collection now made permanent! 14 of the 20 original shades have been added to our constant line-up, thanks to your votes, feedback and emails.

En Pointe is inspired by one of my great loves... the ballet.

This is a gathering of lush shades, not just the expected ballet pink. For me, ballet is dramatic, emotional, and full of tragic beauty. With almost 20 years of ballet study, I watch not only dreaming that I could be on the stage, but knowing the iron strength and control that the most ethereal, graceful dancer must have.

"En Pointe" has a little bit of everything... plush matte shades with graceful iridescent highlights, a brilliant shimmering black and white that can make any color into whatever you imagine, and some lovely frosts with multi-faceted effects. Most of this year's collections have been straight frosts with vivid sparkling highlights, but this collection is more understated while still being full of mystery and transient beauty. The interference aspect of these shades is more pronounced when they are applied over a base, or foiled!

The dark colors of En Pointe

The pastel colors of En Pointe

FOTD wearing Aromaleigh and The All Natural Face

This was taken when I went to Bandung to visit vanilla plantation and sheep farm weekend of March 27-28, 2010.
Full story in Bahasa is here.

FOTD, March 27, 2010



Don't remember all of stuffs I put on, but some of them were new stuffs I bought from The All Natural Face:
- NEW Vegan Cream Mineral Foundation Made with Age-defying Argan Oil in medium beige
- Cheeks also from The All Natural Face
- Lips: Vegan Shea and Cocoa Butter Mini Lipstick Candied Peaches


Eyes:
Using Les Pappillons collection from Aromaleigh.Com
Dormant Dream on lids
Soul takes flight at the corner
Air & light for highlight

Eye primer: Vegan Oily Lid Eyeshadow Primer in Buff Color from The All Natural Face

Revlon Mascara


FOTD, March 28, 2010

I was going to a plantation! So I chose casual clothing with bright color, and simple natural color make up.
Face still the same as above.

(holding my niece)

Among vanilla plants, it's like a jungle in the plantation, was raining too

The All Natural Face: Second order

This was supposed to be post in mid January, but since I didn't have much time (cos I'm busy focusing on my online business) I decided to post today. I will use the pictures here for my online beauty shop. Why? Because I've closed a deal with Ms. Crystal Clark (the owner) to become her product consultant, that means I can re-sell her beauty products.
For now, it will be direct order from me to her, but later on after she fixes technical problem, you girls can order directly to The All Natural Face website and get certain discount!

Ok, let's continue. This time I ordered from website directly. I fell in love with her Get Started Green Kit, whereas you get samples of most of her mineral make up at very affordable price (USD 14), plus you get one baby kabuki brush.
I also ordered two sets of mineral eye shadows samples and one set of blush-on samples.





Crystal included sample of her lip plumper with three bags of bronzer at different colors.

Here are The All Natural Face's Get Started Green Kit porn (baby kabuki didn't include, forget where I've put it) :

Concealer Samples

Veil Samples

Glow Samples

Blush On Samples

Bunch of Foundation samples!

Extra samples: Lip Plumper

During my order, she was working at new products. They are eye primer for oily skin, creme foundation, and the lip plumper. She has launched deodorant recently.

Today I went to a holistic clinic to get Gurah therapy. So I put on my samples today and really wanted to test the staying power etc.

What I wore (all using The All Natural Face products unless stated differently):

Face:
St.Yves Eye gel, cucumber and elastin
La Conchita Naturals Rosewater Facial Moisturizer
The Face Shop Quick & Clean Oil Free Sun Cream
Mineral Veil for primer
Base: Medium Beige Warmer
Glow: Apricot Kisses Glow

The All Natural Face's Hydrating Mist in Orange Blossom

Blush:
Persimon Blush

Eyes:
MAC Paint Pot in Fresco Rose
Aromaleigh Gel eyeliner in Magnetism
Rimmel exy Curves, Full Volume & Curve Mascara (found out that it's not waterproof)

Lips:
Funktional Spa Lip Balm, Mint Chocolate
The Skin Food Honey Glossy Rouge no. 362

After application, 8.30 AM

My face doesn't look shiny, 12.30 PM

Here's the tissue I used to blot my face (hope it's not gross)


What do you think girls?